sever

动词

1. 1

   切断、割断、砍断

   The falling branch severed the power line to the whole village.

   掉落的树枝切断了通往整个村子的电线。

2. 2

   断绝、中断正式

   The two countries severed diplomatic ties after the incident.

   那次事件之后，两国断绝了外交关系。

3. 3

   分开、使分离正式

   A deep canyon severs the northern plain from the coast.

   一道深谷把北部平原和海岸分隔开来。